Bahamas

TRADEMARKS

Clasification:

Local classification of goods. No service marks permitted

Multi-class applications:

No

Priority:

Yes – Paris Convention

Registration duration:

14 years from the filing date

Usage requirement:

5 years from the registration date (cancellable for absence of bona fide use or intent to use for 5 years)

PATENTS

Type:

Substantive with or without priority

PCT member:

Yes

Duration:

Small Patents are valid for 6 years from their filing date. Normal Patents are valid for 20 years from their filing date